A new intelligent AI-powered technology called CropCam is promising to give vertical farmers a boost by providing a full-facility view of their crop health and development. read more

The Singapore-based container shipping group Ocean Network Express anticipates a significant decrease in its net profit over the upcoming year, primarily due to the US government's implementation of various tariffs on imported goods. read more

A new shipping service connecting Ecuador with Asia has reportedly resulted in a significant increase in cargo volume handled by terminal operator Contecon Guayaquil (CGSA), which operates a multipurpose terminal at Ecuador's largest port in Guayaquil. read more

The French logistics company Seafrigo has announced its expansion into Chile with the opening of two new offices in the country - an operational hub at Santiago Airport and a commercial office in Las Condes, located northeast of the city. read more

Ocean Network Express (ONE) achieved a notable financial turnaround in FY2024, reporting a full-year profit of $4.244 billion, marking a substantial increase compared to the previous year. This positive performance was achieved despite spot freight rates declining post the Lunar New Year, mainly attributed to vessel operations. read more

Elea Technology will officially open its new headquarters in Quakenbrück, Germany, with a three-day event series scheduled from June 18 to June 21, 2025. The new facility will host a program of activities aimed at industry professionals, partners, and the general public, with a focus on Pulsed Electric Fields (PEF) technology. read more

Spain is recovering from an unprecedented power outage that occurred on Monday. Both Spain and Portugal were without electricity for almost twenty hours. While the situation seems to have been resolved, there are concerns about the impact on the supply chain, especially in terms of fruit and vegetable supplies. read more

A Nuffield scholarship, supported by Hort Innovation, has allowed Catherine Velisha, a vegetable grower from Victoria, to investigate global grower-led education programs. Her research took her to the UK, USA, Ireland, and Australia with the goal of increasing vegetable consumption and appreciation. Catherine, Managing read more

Today, niche markets that prioritize quality, traceability, and sustainable practices present a significant opportunity for organic banana exporters. This is especially true in a scenario where market prices have surpassed the minimum levels set by certifications like Fairtrade. However, there are challenges such as... read more

The project 'Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica' is coming to an end. The goal of this initiative is to improve adherence to sanitary and phytosanitary standards for Jamaica's hot pepper exports to the European Union. read more

According to a press release dated 29th April, ams OSRAM has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against a US grower in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. The lawsuit alleges that the grower has violated ams OSRAM's intellectual property rights in proprietary LED technology by using specific methods. read more

The intensive management of agricultural land has taken a toll on the soils of Northwest Europe. As a result, in many regions, the humus content is much too low. This hampers the soil's water retention capacity, increases the risk of erosion and flooding - and read more

Bollo Natural Fruit has released its 2023/24 sustainability report, outlining the initiatives and projects implemented in the past fiscal year across five key areas: biodiversity, decarbonization, water efficiency, supply chain, and wellbeing and inclusion. read more

This operation ensures the preservation of the Air Belgium brand, jobs, and expertise of the Belgian teams, while also maintaining a robust air freight network that meets market demands. This step is in line with the strategy. read more

Nigeria's cold chain logistics are experiencing a shortage, with less than 1,000 cold trucks available, which is significantly below the required 25,000 to handle over 11 million metric tons of perishable goods annually, as reported by the U.S. International Trade Administration. This gap underscores the need for investment. read more

Mother's Day is one of the busiest and most profitable holidays for florists - but also one of the most operationally intense. As the big weekend approaches, floral professionals are locking in their game plans. Whether you're designing for high-volume delivery or boutique custom orders, read more

In recent years, climate change has posed new challenges to protected agricultural production as well. In particular, there has been a growing need for technologically advanced tools for greenhouse covering, capable of combating high temperatures without penalizing the crop yields. read more

According to recent consumer trend data from Fruitnet, Japanese shoppers prioritize freshness, nutritional balance, and reducing food waste when making grocery purchases. read more

Cooperativa Agricola San Tommaso in Licata, in the province of Agrigento, is already in the middle of the Cantalupo melon harvesting campaign. According to quality control manager Vincenzo Marrali, despite a few episodes of rain, the favorable climatic conditions have favored an optimal yield. read more

Cosco Shipping Ports reported a 7.5% year-on-year increase in total container throughput for the first quarter of 2025, reaching 35.75 million TEUs. Revenue for the quarter rose by 14.7% to US$381.5 million, while profit attributable to equity holders increased by 33.5% to US$83.9 million. read more